Texas jury to decide if student’s parents are liable in a deadly 2018 school shooting
In May 2018, a tragic school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas left 10 people dead and 13 others wounded. Now, more than three years later, a Texas jury is set to decide if the parents of the alleged shooter, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, are liable for the deadly attack.
The lawsuit, filed by the families of several victims, alleges that the parents of Pagourtzis were negligent in allowing their son access to the firearms used in the shooting. The parents, Antonios Pagourtzis and Rosemarie Kosmetatos, are accused of failing to secure their weapons, despite knowing that their son had a history of mental health issues and violent behavior.
According to court documents, Pagourtzis obtained the firearms used in the shooting from his father’s unlocked gun cabinet. The lawsuit also claims that the parents ignored warning signs and failed to seek proper mental health treatment for their son.
The case has sparked a debate about gun control and parental responsibility in the wake of school shootings. Some argue that parents should be held accountable for their children’s actions, especially when it comes to providing access to deadly weapons. Others believe that blaming the parents shifts the focus away from the root causes of gun violence, such as mental health issues and easy access to firearms.
The trial is expected to be emotional and highly contentious, as both sides present their arguments in court. The outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for future lawsuits involving school shootings and gun violence.
While the verdict of the jury remains to be seen, one thing is clear: the impact of the Santa Fe High School shooting continues to reverberate throughout the community and beyond. As the trial unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the urgent need for action to prevent future tragedies.
